Books for Your Prodigal Wilderness
These are mostly fairly recent books. There are many more, especially older ones. Just type in “prodigal” at ChristianBook.com or wherever you buy books. This list has been compiled mostly by Dena Yohe and Judy Douglass.
General
A Prayer for Orion A Memoir by Katherine James
Embracing Prodigals by John Sande
Encouraging Today’s Prodigal: Clear Thinking, New Approaches, and Reasons for Hope by Carol Barnier
One Has Gone Astray by Judy R. Slegh
Hope Lies Ahead: Encouragement for Parents of Prodigals from a Family That’s Been There by James Banks and Geoffrey Banks
Just Keep Going: Spiritual Encouragement from a Mom of a Troubled Teen by Sarah H Nielsen
Night Driving: Notes From a Prodigal Son by Chad Bird
Rediscovering Jonah: The Secret of God’s Mercy by Tim Keller
The Return of the Prodigal by Ope Banwo
The Return of the Prodigal Son, Anniversary Edition – 2 Volumes by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Watching the Wayward: Psalms for Parents of Prodigals by Wendy Gorton Hill
Moments of Clarity: Wisdom from the Father of a Prodigal by Tom Yohe
You Are Not Alone: Hope for Hurting Parents of Troubled Kids by Dena Yohe
Praying for Prodigals
Encouragement in the Waiting (For Your Prodigal to Return to God) by Tami Winkelman
Fighting for Your Prodigal Through Prayer: 365 Promises, Praises and Prayers by Tami Winkelman
Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child, updated and expanded, by James Banks
Praying for Your Prodigal by Kyle Idleman
Praying For Your Prodigal Daughter: Hope, Help and Encouragement for Hurting Parents, eBook, by Janet Thompson
Praying Your Love One Home by Pam Lanhart
Prodigals and Those Who Love Them: Words of Encouragement for Those Who Wait by Ruth Bell Graham*The Return of the Prodigal Son, Anniversary Edition – 2 Volumes by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Promises for Prodigals by Karen Cox and Rachael Lantz
Challenging Issues
Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was and Who I Have Always Been by Jackie Hill Perry.
Is God Who He Says He Is? By Ronald McCray
Among Lions: Fighting for Faith and Finding Your Rest while Parenting a Child with Mental Illness by Kirsten Panachyda
Kneeling Among Lions: Praying When Your Child Ha a Mental Illness by Kirsten Panachyda
Shhhhh…Mental Illness The Silent Disease—A Mother’s Heart by K.T. Griffiths
When Anxiety Strikes: Help and Hope for Managing Your Storm by Jason Hobbs and Dena Hobbs
Anxiety Elephants: A 31-Day Devotional to Help Stomp Out Your Anxiety by Caris Snider
Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls:A 90-Day Devotional by Caris Snider
Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys:A 90-Day Devotional by Caris Snider
Waiting Together: Hope and Healing for Families of Prisoners by Carol Kent
Confessions of an Adoptive Parent by Mike Berry
Understanding and Loving Your Child Who Smokes Pot by Arterburn and Starbuck
Addict in the House by Robin Barnett
The Compassionate Antidote: A Path to Change for You and Your Child who Struggles with Substance Use by Cathy Taughinbaugh
Embracing the Journey by Greg and Lynn McDonald
Messy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction by Caleb Kaltenbauch
